Bang! The Curse of John Wilkes Booth....

[L Verge]

Speaking of "medicines," we know that Mrs. Surratt was given wine of valerian before her execution - no doubt a sedative. Oddly enough, I was reading something online today about foods to have several hours before going to bed to insure a good night's sleep. One of the things they recommended was valerian tea! I had no idea that this root concoction was still in existence.